TN Ready ELA Review

What is an argument?

• a piece of writing that involves the aim of persuading others to agree with an opinion

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons

• an explanation for an opinion or claim

• A funny joke

• a fight between siblings

What is a claim?

• An author's main point in a text

• Something that can be supported with evidence

• An opinion

• Information that supports the claim

What is a counterclaim

• A statement of position on an issue.

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

• The opposing side against the claim you are trying to prove.

• The reason why you disagree with the author.

• I do not know, yet.

What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• Closely connected or related to what is being done or considered.

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

• No one cares because it doesn't matter.

• I do not know, yet.

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Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

And, to secure you a fair reward for your labor, I now promise you, that for every dollar you will, between this and the first of May, get for your own labor, either in money or as your own indebtedness, I will then give you one other dollar.

What is the meaning of the word secure as it is used in this sentence?

• refuse

• guarantee

• fasten for

• protect from

Which detail in the letter best suggests the type of relationship Lincoln and his stepbrother have?

• Lincoln demands that Johnston work for the money.

• Lincoln recommends that Johnston find a job close to home.

• Lincoln says he does not mean to be unkind to Johnston.

• Lincoln advises that Johnston have his sons raise the crop.

What should always be at the end of an essay?

• a joke

• a conclusion paragraph

• a theme

• I do not know, yet.

Connected to the matter at hand; pertinent

• irony

• claim

• relevant

• central idea

What is evidence?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• A general statement that offers support for a claim.

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

• Facts, proof, examples, and other information used to support claims and reasons.

• I do not knowt.

What is purpose of an informational essay?

• To entertain the reader with an interesting

• To inform or explain something about a topic to the reader

• To give a strong opinion on a topic

• To persuade the reader to change his/her mind